{"id":4142,"date":"2020-12-16T08:45:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T13:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=4142"},"modified":"2020-12-16T08:51:47","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T13:51:47","slug":"how-sparkling-wine-is-made-the-champagne-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/how-sparkling-wine-is-made-the-champagne-method\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sparkling Wine Is Made: The Champagne Method"},"content":{"rendered":"

To toast to Sparkling Wine Week,<\/a> we want to take you on a journey through how your favorite wines are made.<\/p>\n

One of the most popular winemaking methods for sparkling selections, The Champagne Method, is a meticulous way to create delicious and crisp bubbly wines. Here’s how it works:<\/p>\n

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Below is a step-by-step look at each part of the process:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Base wine is created in stainless steel tanks<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Base wines are blended.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Wine, sugar, & yeast are added.<\/p>\n

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Step 4: Leftover sediment dissolves<\/p>\n

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Step 5: Sediment is removed.<\/p>\n

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Step 6: Mixture is added before sealing.<\/p>\n

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Step 7: Cheers!<\/p>\n

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Happy Sparkling Wine Week<\/a>! Pop open a bottle of Champagne, Cava<\/a>, or any other sparkly selection to celebrate. Cheers!<\/p>\n

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